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This thick French soup is made with puréed leeks, onions, potatoes, cream, and chicken stock. There is an ongoing debate about its origin – some claim it has French roots, while others insist that the soup is an American invention.   One group of food historians say that the soup was invented by French chef …

Pain aux raisins or escargot (lit. snail) is a French spiral-shaped pastry made with a combination of leavened buttery dough or sweetened bread dough, raisins, and crème pâtissière. Once filled, this sweet treat is baked until its edges become slightly golden. Pain aux raisins is traditionally served in the morning for breakfast, although it is also sometimes …

Named after Saint Honoré, the French patron saint of bakers, this intricate dessert is a true representation of French confectionery art. Saint Honoré cake unites all of the fundamental components of French pastry making: puff pastry, vanilla custard, choux pastry, and caramelized sugar. A puff pastry base is given a generous piping of custard and …

Kouign-amann is a cake that originated in the 1800s in the French region of Bretagne. Its name is derived from the Breton words for cake (kouign) and butter (amann). The cake consists of layers of butter and sugar that are folded into a dough. Bretons claim that the cake is “the fattiest pastry in the …

Quiche Florentine is a French dish with Italian influences–a pie consisting of a pastry crust that is filled with eggs, milk, cheese, spinach, and fresh herbs such as rosemary and thyme. The pie can be additionally seasoned with black pepper and nutmeg. Quiche Florentine is usually served for breakfast, brunch, or festive gatherings, and it …

This classic French dessert is usually associated with northern and central France regions and belongs to the wide group of king cakes that are prepared and enjoyed on Epiphany—a Christian holiday celebrated on January 6, commemorating the arrival of Three Wise Men to Bethlehem.   The cake is assembled with a thick layer of frangipane—almond-based pastry …

Fraisier is a French cake, its name derived from the word fraise, meaning strawberry. Traditionally, the cake consists of layers of genoise sponge, vanilla-flavored créme mousselline, marzipan, and lines of fresh, sliced strawberries. Originally, fraisier was invented as a tribute to strawberries, since the only available strawberries in France before the 19th century were tiny wild strawberries, similar …

Canelé is a little cake with a rich, custardy interior, and a thin, caramelized exterior, invented by an anonymous cook from Bordeaux in France. There is a theory that the dessert originated in the convent of the Annunciation in Bordeaux, specializing in the production of candied nuts and sweet sticks known as canelets.   Canelets were …

These juicy Balsamic Grilled Chicken Kabobs are the BEST kabobs you will ever have! Tender chicken marinated in a sweet balsamic sauce then skewered with fresh vegetables and grilled to perfection. You can’t beat this healthy dinner idea – it’s a summer grilling must! Easy Grilled Chicken Kabobs Ok, true confession. Did you know there …

This 5 Minute Homemade Salsa recipe is so easy to make – all you need is a blender! It tastes just like the salsa you would get at an authentic Mexican restaurant. I guarantee it will be your new go-to salsa! Easy Homemade Mexican Salsa There are a few staples in our house that are …

This Easy Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad recipe only takes 30 minutes! A Classic Chicken Caesar Salad full of char-grilled chicken, homemade croutons, shaved parmesan and a light homemade caesar dressing. Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing You know what’s funny about this post. Is it is a staple or classic recipe. I realized recently …

This Crock Pot Potato Corn Chowder is the perfect comfort food! Full of potatoes, corn, poblano peppers, coconut milk and crispy bacon – it’s the ultimate chowder recipe with a southwest flare. Guaranteed to be your new favorite dinner recipe! Want another comforting crock pot recipe? This Crock Pot Black Bean Soup or Creamy Chicken …

Want to make the best homemade margarita? This easy Margarita recipe only needs 5 ingredients and tastes like a professionally made cocktail. You can make it a single serving margarita, turn it into a pitcher margarita for a crowd, or even make frozen margaritas! Your Ultimate Homemade Margarita Guide Happy Margarita Monday! I’m pretty sure …